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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
6
Morning shoppers face seven selling days to Easter as Rich's promotes fresh Easter goods. Salespeople praise the profit sharing plan and bonuses, while an upbeat atmosphere aims to boost mood and urge customers to buy the popular items.
Kayser presents Lisle gloves at 50 cents and 1 dollar, Chaimoisettes at 500 and 1 dollar, Silks at 500 cents and 1 dollar up to 1.50. Available in black, white and colors with a strong fall color line on Main Floor Left.
Riel's introduces Maxixe chains as a new necklace option. The chain features a ribbon or cord silk on satin with a dangling and tangling arrangement of colored beads including Oriental jades and Clover, described as attractive and modern.
Twelve good reasons among many articles for buying toilet goods Saturday. Talcum powders Lincoln Meunen's talcum peroxide and many items listed. Palm Olive Soap and Glycerine Soap featured with assorted dentifrice and creams. Main Floor Right.
The state democratic executive committee will meet at 11 o'clock in the senate chamber of the state capitol. The session is expected to last under an hour, after which the committee will be hosted at luncheon by Chairman W. J. Harris at the Piedmont hotel. They will set the date for the state-wide primary, establish governing rules, and levy assessments on candidates. The primary is anticipated for the latter part of the period.
The document outlines the Georgia state executive committee with chairs and members by district, detailing a convention city in Tikellhood Atlanta and a governor statehouse election pattern. It lists numerous names and districts, indicating broad regional participation and a two week post primary convention timeline.
On Wednesday May a secretary of the civil service commission fifth district will hold exams at the federal building to hire a junior civil engineer for the interstate commerce commission with pay from 1200 to 1800 dollars yearly plus travel expenses. An open competitive test for a male electrician is also scheduled for certification to the departmental service in Washington with a starting daily wage of four dollars.
Federal jury trying R P Bissingers, Roskdale county planter and business man, unable to reach a verdict after deliberations that ended Thursday. Judge Newman directed a mistrial yesterday at 3 30 p m.
A dispatch from Sydney reported the Southern Cross arrived safely, but the government later dismissed the claim and extended search efforts. The Kyle is chartered to sail at midnight to aid, while the Bellaventure and other vessels rescue survivors as the New Newfoundland fleet tallies dead and missing.
Exhibition action features Braves in Atlanta Phillies and Cardinals clashes end with varied scores. Louisville beats Reds while Yankees slip Brooklyn. White Sox top Fort Worth. Boston downs Nashville. Cubs edge Indianapolis. Vermont falls to Washington. Barons trounce Rochester. Multiple cities report scores and lineups across major and minor league exhibitions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear eastern railroads seek a percent freight rate increase starting April 27. Briefs are due April 20. Chairman Harlan said the case centers on whether current rates yield adequate rail revenues, with a second question on possible rate increases or charges for services still to be determined. If revenues are adequate, the proceeding ends. if not, future hearings will address how to raise the needed income.
The forecast calls for a fine Saturday then cool weather with early low around 45 degrees and light north winds. Frost possible in low areas, with clouds moving in from the southwest by Saturday night and Sunday remaining cloudy and dry. Pointed note that western regions stay cool with Atlanta showing higher temperatures for some time.
The four year old Floyd County lemon tree in Rome yields its first crop though lemons are rare here as tropical fruit. Roscoe Young, Maine, reports cutting and hauling 23 546 feet of lumber since December 1 while managing farm chores and livestock. He also shovels ice and clears two miles of road.
Keith Vaudeville continues at the Forsyth with daily attendance records and strong demand for seats. Stan Stanley company provides much laughter as “The System” tour and the operetta “Adele” draw enthusiastic crowds with a matinee and final evening performance hailed as the year’s best musical play.
Call Officer J W Barfield answering a call on Mar stia street Friday afternoon was struck by the electric driven by Sig Samuels owner at Five Points. Barfield was knocked from his motorcycle and his leg was painfully injured. The motorcycle suffered significant damage. No case was filed. Barfield blames Samuels for the accident saying no warning was given before turning across the street.
Special plans for todays reception at Campbells soap panth in the J M High Companys grocery department invite all Atlanta ladies to visit this exhibit today. Food experts will offer good suggestions on preparation and serving of exquisite meals, presenting an education in a branch of domestic science. Young ladies in seminaries can gain practical ideas from the event.
The document lists owners and stockholders of The Constitution Publishing Company in Atlanta Georgia led by Clark Howell and W K Halstead with numerous named individuals and trusts. It records common stock ownership totals 3000 shares and provides circulation figures for daily and Sunday editions, noting subscriptions and employee copies.
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